OLD FORGE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

'Old Forge' is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,798 at the 2000 census.

Contents

Geography

History

Demographics

External Links

Geography

Old Forge is located at (41.369679, -75.738297)¹.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 8.9 km² (3.5 mi²), all land.

History

Old Forge has the self proclaimed title as "Pizza Capital of the World." There are 13 restaurants that specialize in pizza. There is a special style pizza call "Old Forge" which is typically rectangular in shape, with a balanced tangy sauce, topped with a creamier cheese similar to fontina or white american, on a crispy thicker crust. This "Old Forge" style pizza is served at many restaurants in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 8,798 people, 746 households, and 2,457 families residing in the borough. The population density was 984.6/km² (2,546.9/mi²). There were 3,981 housing units at an average density of 445.5/km² (1,152.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the borough was 99.01% White, 0.16% African American, 0.03% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.13% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.34% of the population.
There were 3,746 households out of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the borough the population was spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $35,090, and the median income for a family was $46,152. Males had a median income of $34,159 versus $22,887 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,228. 6.6% of the population and 4.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.0% are under the age of 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older.

External Links

★ Borough of Old Forge